In February, we participated in sewing workshops at the Belfast Tool Library which not only provided a platform for tailors to showcase their skills: together, we crafted a stunning banner for the Kind Economy and continued to foster this relationship throughout the year with campaigners continuing to learn skills in joinery and woodworking and using these to assist in volunteering opportunities across the city.

We embraced the holy month of Ramadan with our very first Iftar meal at Fitzroy Church. Volunteers took the children on an exciting trip to the Belfast Zoo leaving their parents to prepare the food. Together we enjoyed a Palestinian Mansaf as the main dish, lentil soup crafted by our Kurdish chefs, along with salads and desserts. All of this was complemented with refreshing Hibiscus juice, prepared by our Sudanese chefs—a traditional drink that symbolizes resilience and is deeply woven into Sudan's cultural heritage.

In May, our dedicated KE campaigners spoke at the launch of the national Irish language Anti-Racist Charter, where our chefs also treated participants to a delicious lunch. Our relationship with the Irish language community continued to flourish throughout the year as we shared an Iftar meal at Glor na Mona, participated in their Bluebell Festival, engaged in various Arabic/Irish language exchanges all whilst learning the rich tapestry of Irish history.

The Kind Economy’s documentary, "Seeking Home," was shown at Queens Film Theatre as part of Belfast Film Festival. This poignant documentary follows a family facing eviction from a hotel, making visible the brutal nature of our housing system and the lack of humanity from those running it, in stark contrast to the rallying support received by the family from the community in west Belfast. Campaigners continued to show this short film throughout the year with various panel discussions in places like the MAC theatre as part of ‘The State of Belfast’ exhibition, to highlight the realities of the housing system as well as debunking the myths circulating with regards to asylum housing.

Up at Spórtlann na hÉireann, not only did campaigners take part in the Anti-Racism World Cup, but our talented Kind Economy chefs provided nutritious meals all prepared in the GaelChúrsaí kitchen, leading to new volunteering and training opportunities for our campaigners.

Our chefs lovingly cooked over a hundred meals to distribute during homelessness awareness week again strengthening our ties and uniting our campaigns.

August brought a wonderful camping trip for families, filled with laughter and bonding, alongside a productive planning session for the months ahead in the face of rising racist tensions. And throughout the autumn KE campaigners participated in various conferences, events, talks, workshops and even found the time to contribute to Feirm An Phobail.

December wrapped up our year as we prepared meals in People’s Kitchen for their outreach service to street homeless individuals. Our chefs lovingly cooked over a hundred meals to distribute during homelessness awareness week again strengthening our ties and uniting our campaigns.

Together, we celebrate our achievements and the relationships we’ve forged, reaffirming our commitment to kindness and community in every action we take. Despite the continued hardships faced this year, our campaigners have shown incredible dedication and resilience. Our network is growing, demonstrating that all communities here remain steadfast in standing against violence and hate.